The Ladykillers (1955)

Cast

• Alec Guinness - Professor Marcus
• Cecil Parker - Claude, alias 'Major Courtney'
• Herbert Lom - Louis, alias 'Mr. Harvey'
• Peter Sellers - Harry, alias 'Mr. Robinson'
• Danny Green - 'One-Round', alias 'Mr. Lawson'
• Katie Johnson - Mrs. Wilberforce
• Jack Warner - The Superintendent
• Philip Stainton - The Sergeant
• Frankie Howerd - The Barrow Boy
• Madge Brindley - Large Lady (uncredited)

Screenplay

• William Rose (Screenplay)
• William Rose (Story)

Themes

Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

widow, dark comedy, parrot, gang of thieves, money, criminal, old lady, landlady, planning, steam locomotive, octogenarian, quintet, armored van robbery, rented rooms, bumbling crooks

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ladykillers about?

Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.

Who directed The Ladykillers?

The Ladykillers was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.

Who stars in The Ladykillers?

The Ladykillers stars Alec Guinness, Cecil Parker, Herbert Lom, Peter Sellers, Danny Green, Katie Johnson.

How long is The Ladykillers?

The Ladykillers has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).

What genre is The Ladykillers?

The Ladykillers is a Comedy, Crime film.

Where was The Ladykillers produced?

The Ladykillers was produced in United Kingdom.

What are the themes of The Ladykillers?

The themes of The Ladykillers include: Dark Comedy and Irony.